Professional Murder Music

Professional Murder Music (PMM) is an American industrial metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band was formed by bassist/keyboardist Jeff Schartoff and guitarist/vocalist Roman Marisak in 1998, just prior to the disbandment of their previous band, Human Waste Project.^[3][4] They are currently signed and own indie label, Wormhole Records.^[1]

Professional Murder Music
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Nu metal,[1] industrial metal,[2] gothic metal[1]
Years active	1998–present
Labels	Wormhole Flip Geffen Underground, Inc.
Spinoff of	Human Waste Project
Members	Roman Marisak Tom Hatziemanouel Jeff Schartoff
Past members	Justin Bennett Josh Memolo Chris Olivas Brian Harrah
Website	murdermusic.com

Their music has been used for such film soundtracks as End of Days,^[5] Ginger Snaps, Valentine, and Jet Set Radio, a video game for the Sega Dreamcast. Also, their music has been used on MTV's The Real World.^[6] They have also participated in the Tattoo the Earth tour,^[7] and shared the stage alongside such other acts such as Fear Factory, Rammstein, Staind, Cold, and Powerman 5000. Since 2001, they have released three full-length albums, and a new single entitled "The Reflection" in 2013.

History

Jeff Schartoff and Roman Marisak were part of the alternative metal band Human Waste Project, with Schartoff playing bass and Marisak acting as the band's occasional second guitarist. Originally, Professional Murder Music was supposed to act as a side project of the band, and was named after a term Schartoff used to described Human Waste Project's sound.^[8] However, when Human Waste Project disbanded in July 1998,^[9] Professional Murder Music became both of the bandmembers' full time projects. The band self-released a six-song EP in November 1998, and went on tours opening for Spineshank and Fear Factory, attracting the attention of major labels.^[8] On September 9, 1999, Professional Murder Music announced they had signed to Geffen Records.^[10]

Discography

Studio albums

• Professional Murder Music (2001)
• Looking Through (2003)
• De Profundis (2005)

Singles

• The Reflection (2013)
• All Comes Down (2021)
• Everending (feat. Charlie Kennedy) (2021)
• Please (2022)

Members

• Roman Marisak – vocals, guitars, programming (1999–present)
• Jeff Schartoff – bass, programming (1999–present)
• Tom Hatziemanouel – guitars (2003–present)

Former members

• Justin Bennett – drums, programming (1999–2004)
• Josh Memolo – drums (2004–2008)
• Chris Olivas – drums (2008–2011)
• Brian Harrah – guitars (1999–2003, 2008)

References

1. kaj. "Professional Murder Music – Looking Through". Melodic. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011.
2. "On the CD". CMJ New Music Monthly. No. 94. July 2001. p. 11. ISSN 1074-6978.
3. "Professional Murder Music Bio". Archived from the original on 12 October 1999. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
4. "Message from Jeff Schartoff aboutdecomposition". 1999-08-24. Archived from the original on 1999-08-24. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
5. "Cd Original Soundtrack :: Arnold Schwarzenegger ::". Archived from the original on 2007-05-17. Retrieved 2007-05-24.
6. "Why Motorcycle Racing Is Better Than Car Racing". Motorcycle Racing. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-05-24.
7. "tattootheearth.com".
8. "Professional Murder Music Interviews". Archived from the original on 5 November 1999. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
9. "Last Human Waste Project Show House of Blues LA". 2009-10-29. Archived from the original on 2009-10-29. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
10. "Professional Murder Music News". Archived from the original on 21 October 1999. Retrieved 2022-07-05.